Xiaomi launches 4K STB, Mi Box, in US

At the annual Google I/O conference keynote, Google VP Clay Bavor also announced that Xiaomi will be one of Google’s first Android partners to commit to making Daydream-ready devices in collaboration with Google.

NEW DELHI: Xiaomi said that it is working closely with Google to soon launch Mi Box in the US — its new 4K set-top box powered by Android TV.

Mi Box — the first Xiaomi device with Android TV — will be available to consumers in the US and other global markets. Xiaomi has sold over 10 million smart TVs and set-top boxes in China since 2013.

At the annual Google I/O conference keynote, Google VP Clay Bavor also announced that Xiaomi will be one of Google’s first Android partners to commit to making Daydream-ready devices in collaboration with Google.

Daydream is Google’s platform for high performance mobile VR, built on top of Android N.

Mi Box supports 4K UHD video content playback at 60 frames per second. It also supports the latest HDR10 standard (to be enabled from Android N onwards) and the updated HDMI 2.0a specification. With supported content being made available by leading content providers such as YouTube, Netflix, Vudu and FandangoNOW, high dynamic range (HDR) TV technology promises improvements in color and contrast, delivering a significant leap in picture quality.

Equipped with a quad-core ARM Cortex-A53 CPU and Mali 450 GPU, as well as 2GB DDR3 RAM and 8GB eMMC flash, Mi Box provides powerful performance for a smooth streaming and gaming experience. Users can also add as much additional storage as they need to Mi Box via USB.

Mi Box also delivers rich and vibrant audio with Dolby Digital Plus and DTS Surround Sound, creating a cinema-like experience right within the living room.

Mi Box comes with a Bluetooth remote control that supports voice search and commands.

“This is a significant milestone for Xiaomi and I am really excited to be working closely with Google to bring such a great product to our fans in the US. I believe US consumers will truly enjoy the Android TV experience on Mi Box, which brings stunning 4K HDR video and a wide variety of content to your living room," Hugo Barra, Vice President, Xiaomi Global said:

Mi Box will launch first in the US, with other global markets to follow.

Jio’s Rs 2,399 annual plan offers 2GB per day data that costs effectively Rs 200 per month. It also offers unlimited voice and SMS. Airtel and Vodafone Idea’s Rs 2398 and Rs 2399 annual plans, on the other hand, offer 1.5GB per day data along with unlimited voice and SMS